The Cuckoo Clock doesn’t Tattle

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My 10 year old grandson was over this weekend.

still bright orange rinds around juice,
mixing with a few very green leaves,
mixing ultimately with fried rice
and chicken; no peas or carrots.

finally in the mouth, hands
letting go of virtual reality,
face cleansed of sweat;
finally eating at two o’clock.

yes…yes, earlier hot chocolate
with teeny tiny marshmallows.
wake up time was ten o’clock.

the cuckoo clock, doesn’t tattle;
stays silent. at my grandma’s house,
the little birdy checked on us,
not only on the hour with
subsequent cuckoos,
but every half hour too.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 2/28/2025 8:37:00 AM
Aha! Caught! But only with internal consequence, WHAT A GREAT WRITE! Brought me needed smile to start my day. Fav-ing cause i’ll never think of a cook ooo the same way again! Be well!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/28/2025 9:08:00 PM
I appreciate you so much, Sally! Thank you! Hugs and blessings!
Date: 2/24/2025 8:50:00 PM
At least cuckoo clock doesn't ask to know your location 'every other screen!' lol. ~ Coo-coo
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/25/2025 4:47:00 AM
LOL! My grand was eating his leftovers. He has his own time schedule. He usually eats pancakes. I made them and bacon too, but he was not hungry. Every kid is different. This is my youngest grand out of 6.
Date: 2/24/2025 2:03:00 AM
Good one Kim. Granma spoiling the little one!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2025 4:32:00 AM
Thank you, Oliver!
Date: 2/23/2025 10:20:00 PM
Well it seems an early morning rise is just right for an early morning excellent write. Maybe the cuckoo clock had its reason. Loved your poem my dear friend. HUGS AND BLESSINGS Jennifer.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2025 4:32:00 AM
Thank you, Jennifer :)
Date: 2/23/2025 7:54:00 PM
LOL so cute! :) <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2025 4:32:00 AM
Thank you, Paige!
Date: 2/23/2025 4:02:00 PM
Hello Kim Rodrigues, I like the cuckoo clock. I like the chimes of the sound. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/24/2025 10:26:00 AM
Hello Kim Rodrigues, Oh that is wonderful. is it the same music or does it change? Hugs. /Darlene/
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2025 4:41:00 AM
Mine plays music too :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2025 4:36:00 AM
Mine plays music too :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2025 4:31:00 AM
Mine plays music too :)
Date: 2/23/2025 1:36:00 PM
The clock seems to worry a lot. It's good to get a little extra sleep when you can. Then you'll be ready to write a special poem like this one.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/23/2025 2:09:00 PM
Oh, I was up long before my grandson…lol
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